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health13 days ago•3 min saved

Winnebago County Hantavirus Probe Highlights Low Risk, No Cruise-Ship Link

Illinois health officials are investigating a potential hantavirus case in Winnebago County, not tied to the MV Hondius cruise ship outbreak. The CDC is conducting confirmatory tests that could take up to 10 days. The case is believed to result from exposure to rodent droppings while cleaning a home; the patient has mild symptoms and is recovering without hospitalization. The overall risk to Illinois residents remains very low, and IDPH will continue monitoring and provide updates as available.

via ABC7 Chicago|

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health2 years ago•1 min saved

Illinois Health Officials Warn of Potential Rise in Respiratory Viruses

Illinois health officials warn that respiratory infections could increase in the coming weeks as the state's overall respiratory illness level remains low but with the potential for an uptick. While COVID-19 hospitalizations are also low, the Illinois Department of Public Health advises at-risk individuals to continue using preventive measures. As the respiratory virus season continues, people experiencing symptoms are urged to stay home and seek medical care if necessary, while RSV vaccines are no longer necessary during pregnancy but will still be available for infants and young children until the end of the season.

via NBC Chicago|

#covid-19 #flu #health